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Union leader visits Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has made it clear he respects public employee unions’ right to collective bargaining. That isn’
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13 years ago
N.J. advances plan to ban teens from tanning beds
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a law that would ban anyone under the age of 18 from using tanning beds.
Current law allows t
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13 years ago
Assembly moves to ease parking lot snarls at NJ Transit lots
Getting a parking spot in New Jersey Transit train station lots can sometimes be a nightmare. The Assembly’s law and public safety
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13 years ago
Calling all pets: send your pet photos to our Northwest Philly pages
In our coverage of Northwest Philly, we report a lot on what people are doing. But perhaps we’ve overlooked a crucial portion of th
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13 years ago
‘Hollaback’ strikes back at harassment
Ever wonder what to do about a cat call? Ever see a woman harassed on the subway? A new smart phone app will allow Philadelphia area resi
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13 years ago
Federal court backs Pa. students on Internet parodies
A federal appeals court says two Pennsylvania teens cannot face discipline from their principals for posting lewd comments online from ho
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13 years ago
How to avoid poisoning the environment with your discarded electronics
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, electronics make up the fastest-growing segment of the municipal waste stream. If those
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13 years ago
Philadelphia expands efforts to bridge ‘digital divide’
The city of Philadelphia is working to provide computer access to those who cannot afford their own equipment.
The Freedom Rings P
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13 years ago
Philadelphia reveals Central Delaware masterplan, Latino festival name change creates tension
This evening, Philadelphians will get their first real look at the city’s master plan for the Central Delaware Waterfront. Years in
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13 years ago
Nutter pushing council toward decision on school funds
Philadelphia’s mayor has issued a challenge to City Council as he nudges them toward a tough choice.
Mayor Michael Nutter sa
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13 years ago
Pa. transportation panel tackles shortfall
As it puts together suggestions on energy policy, Gov. Tom Corbett’s Marcellus Shale Commission has gotten a lot of attention. But
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13 years ago
Federal appeals court says schools cant’t discpline teens for offsite offenses
Two Pennsylvania teenagers can’t be disciplined at school for the phony MySpace profiles they made of their principals.
The
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13 years ago
Roxborough resident buys historic Lower Merion property
Ralph Sposato could have a big task ahead of him. The Roxborough resident just purchased Lower Merion’s historic Smith Cottage for
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13 years ago
New Kent County Courthouse to be formally dedicated
The new $75-million Kent County Courthouse formally opens today, although it’s been in use since early this month.
The
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13 years ago